Volunteer with a local organization
From food kitchens and cafes to galleries and local high schools, there are many local places where you can lend a helping hand and build your résumé. Go to DIS Navigate to see our list of recommended organizations.
Join local clubs and teams
Many past DIS students have used their time abroad to dig into their favorite hobbies, like teams for rowing, running, soccer, dancing, swimming, and more.
Explore local festivals and events
Both Stockholm and Copenhagen are bursting with cultural events all year round. From documentary and music festivals to culture nights, don’t miss the cultural gems in your city.
New in Town Meetups
From board game nights to bonfires and community dinners, New in Town Meetups take place during the first weeks of the semester, providing an opportunity to experience the city with other DIS students and socialize.
Seminar Nights and panels
Hear from local professionals about current affairs and their local perspectives. Students often use this as a networking opportunity to connect with professionals in their fields of interest.
Affinity groups
Our affinity groups for students of color and LGBTQIA+ students seek to provide spaces for you to grow and flourish while abroad.
Learn more about affinity groups in Stockholm.
Learn more about affinity groups in Copenhagen.
Events with DIS
The DIS Student Hub runs pop-up events throughout the term. Be sure to check DIS Navigate to explore opportunities and join in on the fun.
Student-driven clubs and events
DIS offers funding for student-initiated events and clubs with weekly activities. You can find information in the DIS Navigate app in the beginning of the semester about how to apply.
Activity Fair
At the beginning of each semester, DIS hosts activity fairs where you can find volunteering opportunities, sports teams, clubs, and more.
Create Space workshops
From canvas painting to knitting, these Stockholm-based workshops provide a space to relax and meet students from both DIS and local universities.
Stockholm Student Sports Union
Hear from local professionals about current affairs and their local perspectives; students often use this as a networking opportunity to connect with professionals in their fields of interest.
JENSEN collaboration
In Stockholm, you can befriend local gymnasium (high school) students from JENSEN at a “cultural mingle” event soon after you arrive.
Our Visiting Host program is designed to help you engage in Scandinavian culture on a deeper level. Visiting Hosts are local volunteers in Sweden and Denmark who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, want to share their culture, and are excited to learn about yours. If you are paired with a Visiting Host, you will make plans together to meet one to four times a month (depending on your host’s availability) for activities, meals, and more.
Past DIS students in the Visiting Host program formed deeper connections to Scandinavia that lasted long beyond their semester abroad.
Hear from former student Queen (Furman University)
